Tuesday, January 4, 2011

A First For The New Year ~

a sweet little bunny I found in my stocking Christmas morning

Today I'm helping my son pack and this afternoon I will return him to school and get him settled in his new apartment. I guess this is the first milestone for 2011, my son has moved out of the dorm and into his first apartment. Wow!

cheerful fabric keeps me smiling in the grey days of winter

I keep telling myself that I won't be sad this time, instead I will count my blessings and thank the Lord for him over and over. But I know myself, as soon as I'm done counting and thanking, I'll be crying.

trying out spots for my toy sewing machine from my friend, Diane

He likes to say to me, "it's all good!" and he's right, it is all good. I'm going to grant myself permission to be a bit sad and I'll hug him alittle longer before I drive home.

16 comments:

Renee, It sounds like a good plan. I think you are allowed to be alittle sad. You're a mom. Don't be so hard on yourself. However, this advice is coming from someone who often cries at Hallmark commercials. lol. I say let it all out. Hope the move goes well. Lisa

I'm a new reader of your blog (love it!), but I just had to empathize with you about your son! Our two sons are in Bible college together, 25 hours or so away from us here at home. They're coming home next week for their Christmas, and every time they leave I ask the Lord to help me not to cry because it makes my boys nervous when Mama cries. The Lord is faithful to help me, but after they're gone, I sit down and have a good cry! LOL Hang in there, Mom! The rest of us moms of young adults are right there with you - and so is the Lord!

Oh my Renee, it is so hard to let them go. My youngest just started college this past fall, but he is commuting from home. My middle son, however, lives in an apartment, and we rarely see him. And I do miss him. A LOT! I agree with Susan, there are lots of us in the same boat, and we are here with you. Praying the Lord's blessing on your son as he spreads his wings.

Renee, I recall exactly this very moment with my own son. I kept telling myself these were the beginning days of his own life in this world and how special they would become in time. Four years later I am still telling myself these same words! I came to realize every single day is like this for a mother. Your sewing projects are so inspiring! Log Cabin beautiful! Elizabeth

My heart is breaking a little for you Renee. I can remember when each of my 3 sons left the first time (and yes, they come back and leave again)I thought my heart was being ripped out. I really had to rely more than ever on my faith that God could do a better job watching over them than I could.Sounds like he is a great boy (man) and you have done a good job.I will pray for your peace. But go ahead and give yourself a little time to be sad and it will be better.Cute little bunny pincushion.